My gorgeous wife Chapter 1967 - 1935: Floating Mind Sky-Patterned Iron

Upon hearing the ancient melody hummed by Zhang Shutong, Li Chen's countenance shifted involuntarily.

The lyrical content whispered of ancient times, and while not inherently complex, its literal interpretation felt profoundly unbelievable. Could this very river before them truly harbor an eternal dream?

The subsequent line, however, struck Li Chen with even greater astonishment. Could the Three Lives Bridge, with a mere utterance, truly discern the past, present, and future?

He recalled a prior encounter with the Three Lives Bridge. While a spectral figure had indeed materialized amidst the mist back then, it hadn’t offered any prophecy of destiny. Instead, it had posed a question, then vanished, leaving Li Chen in silent contemplation.

Though he couldn't decipher its meaning, Li Chen harbored a deep conviction that the Three Lives Bridge and the Three Births River before him were intrinsically linked!

"Three Births River, Three Lives Bridge?" Christina's curiosity was piqued. "Does that mean, besides this Three Births River, there's also a Three Lives Bridge? Where is it? I can't see it."

Zhang Shutong merely shook his head, his reticence suggesting a veiled apprehension, and did not elaborate further.

Li Chen also lapsed into silence.

After a considerable pause, Li Chen finally spoke, his tone grave, "Let's cross the river!"

"Cross the river?!"

"This river is clearly no ordinary waterway. Are you certain you wish to attempt crossing it?" Christina couldn't help but voice her concern, her brow furrowed.

"This is the last known location where Tian Yi and Yang Xin were seen. We've scoured this area extensively without finding any sign of them. It's possible they've already embarked into the Three Births River, and I intend to venture in to find them," Li Chen stated calmly. "Naturally, if you are unwilling, I won't compel you. You may wait here for our return, and if we are gone for too long, you are free to depart on your own."

Zhang Shutong deliberated for a moment before ultimately nodding. "I will accompany you."

Christina faced the most internal conflict, but in the end, she clenched her jaw. "Very well. Tell us, how are we to cross this river?"

An unfathomable power permeated the area around the Three Births River, rendering flight impossible. This meant their only recourse was to employ the most ancient of methods.

Li Chen retrieved a boat-shaped flying spirit artifact and gently set it upon the surface of the Three Births River. Almost instantly, the artifact plunged beneath the waves, as if the water possessed no buoyancy whatsoever.

"It is impossible to cross the river in this manner," Zhang Shutong declared, shaking his head. "The waters of the Three Births River are said to be entirely composed of 'drowning water.' It refuses to float even the lightest feather, making passage for ordinary objects utterly unfeasible."

"Drowning water?!" Even Christina exclaimed in surprise.

Drowning water was no mere substance; for certain artifact Refiners, it was considered a premier material for their craft. Yet, before them lay a seemingly endless expanse, the River of Starry Sky, entirely composed of this peculiar substance?

"Do not entertain any thoughts of attempting to collect the river water here. The Three Births River has been consolidated into a singular, indivisible entity. No matter how potent your abilities, you cannot extract a single drop from it."

Upon hearing this, the fleeting glint in Christina's eyes dimmed once more. Without any tangible gain, her motivation to venture into such a manifestly perilous place waned considerably.

Li Chen knelt by the riverbank, his mind deep in contemplation. After a prolonged silence, he slowly produced an item.

As Zhang Shutong laid eyes upon the object Li Chen held, his expression underwent a subtle but noticeable shift.

"Could this be... Floating Mind Sky-Patterned Iron!"

"Is that its designation?" Li Chen inquired, raising an eyebrow slightly before nodding. He admitted that his knowledge of certain specifics was still lacking compared to the ancient beings who had witnessed untold millennia.

However, his instincts, and indeed the pronouncements of several supreme treasures within him, strongly indicated that this particular item would prove invaluable for navigating the river ahead!

The origin of this peculiar iron was rather amusing—it had been acquired from the Cat Emperor at a humble street stall during his travels with Mo Chenxi and the Mo clan.

"Floating Mind Sky-Patterned Iron is a rather unique variant of Starry Sky Meteoric Iron," Zhang Shutong explained with solemnity. "In its raw state, it exhibits no remarkable traits. However, when utilized in the refinement of a magic treasure, it can imbue the creation with properties of invisibility and weightlessness, rendering it imperceptible to the naked eye. Furthermore, when fused with materials possessing spatial attributes, it can forge an exceptionally lethal weapon capable of striking from unseen Vantages, as its ethereal nature ensures no ripple of disturbance accompanies its attack."

"Is that so?" A hopeful smile spread across Li Chen's face.

Instantly, fierce flames blazed from Li Chen's outstretched hand.

Though artifact refining wasn't Li Chen's forte, he had picked up some knowledge. With several supreme treasures at his disposal, even his rudimentary skills were sufficient to learn a bit.

His objective wasn't to forge a powerful magic treasure, but merely to construct something capable of traversing the river.

In a short while, a small boat was successfully crafted within Li Chen's fiery embrace.

Curiously, this little vessel appeared almost entirely transparent. Had Li Chen not deliberately imbued it with some color, discerning its presence would have been nearly impossible.

Placing the miniature boat onto the surface of the Three Births River, it held steady this time, unlike before. The boat, meticulously forged from Floating Mind Sky-Patterned Iron, did not sink.

"Get on," Li Chen instructed, gesturing for them after he had already stepped onto the boat, testing its buoyancy.

Once everyone was aboard, Li Chen gently propelled the small craft forward, beginning to row across the river.

Observing Li Chen's actions, Christina's expression grew thoughtful as she voiced her concern, "Have you considered, if this river is truly formed from the waters of drowning, then those two..."

Before Christina could complete her sentence, Li Chen waved his hand dismissively. "They will be perfectly fine!"

These words were not merely self-reassurance; they stemmed from Li Chen's deep-seated trust in Bai Tianyi.

Regardless of the circumstances, posing a significant threat to an individual of Bai Tianyi's caliber was highly improbable.

Even the intervention of a Dao Lord would not easily harm Tian Yi.

Furthermore, Li Chen firmly believed that as long as Tian Yi remained unharmed, he would undoubtedly protect Yang Xin.

The small boat steadily advanced into the river, and the surrounding mist began to thicken considerably. Soon, the diminutive vessel vanished into the enveloping haze, leaving no trace behind, as if it had never been there.

At this precise moment, a solitary figure materialized abruptly on the banks of the Three Births River.

"Damn it, it's the Three Births River! And that brat actually possesses Floating Mind Sky-Patterned Iron!"

"Were those old fools from the Buddhist Realm intentionally setting this up?!"